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Kevin Lipton, Numismatic Market Maker Interviewer: David Lisot Kevin Lipton was a wunderkind in the coin market when he started out as ayoung boy more than four decades ago. Now he is a major market maker traveling around the country trading in great numismatic rarities. He talks about attending the Central States Convention, their new […]

Michael Sadler, Heritage Auctioneer, Todd Imhof, Heritage VP David Lisot, Interviewer. Another landmark coin has been sold by Heritage Auctions. The 1792 cent is an experimental issue that had a small plug of silver in the middle of the coin. It is considered the first coin struck inside the Philadelphia Mint. This coin is graded […]

PNG President: Jeffrey Bernberg, PNG Members: Julian Leidman, John Feigenbaum, and David Greenstein Interviewer: David Lisot. Coin doctoring is changing the appearance of a coin to deceive someone regarding its condition. The Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) is the oldest and largest organization of coin dealers in the US. The organization adopted new by-laws regarding this […]

Gene Cook, eBay General Manager, Emerging Verticals eBay has announced new changes in the requirements for US coins listed in auction. This is part of a continuing effort to increase the safety and quality of service for buyers and sellers using the eBay auction platform. This announcement was made at a board meeting of the […]

Examples of Italian Bank Notes from the Collection of Stefano Poddi Interviewer: David Lisot – Rome, Italy March 2012 Stefano Poddi is a collector and scholar of Italian paper money. He began his collection in 2002 and in 2011 became an Academician of the “Italian Academy of Studies Numismatic”. He believes that paper money is […]

We just keep the treasures coming! This catalog starts with a large selection of gold cobs, mostly from the 1715 Fleet, including several Mexico and Lima 8 escudos and many “bogey 2’s” (Bogota, Colombia, 2 escudos), some pedigreed to the 2003 “Tampa sale” and the Bob “Frogfoot” Weller collection. Of special importance and beauty is […]

In 1986 David Hall created PCGS that changed the way coins traded. He championed the concept of coin grading and the resultant rise in values for many issues. John Ford, legendary collector, numismatist and auction researcher, argued against third party grading. He believed that coins should not be used for investment. Enjoy this classic video […]

Michael Veissid, Director, London Coin Fair Interviewer: David Lisot The London Coin Fair is a regular part of the numismatic marketplace in Great Britain. Show promoter Mike Veissid talks about putting the challenges of holding the convention and how they reach out to London collectors. He also shares about trends in the market and a […]

Stephen Lloyd, Director – Morton & Eden Interviewer: David Lisot. Morton & Eden is a coin and medal auction company in London that was once a division of Sotheby’s that now functions as an independent entity. Director Stephen Lloyd talks about their firm and the state of the market. He discusses market provenance and how […]

Christopher Webb, Director Interviewer: David Lisot. Christopher discusses the background of Dix Noonan Webb, what kind of sales they hold and shows some highlights from recent sales. He talks about why people choose the auction route rather than private sale. He suggests ways to get started collecting. He also explains why provenance is so important […]

Interviewer: David Lisot, Randy Weir, Randy Weir Numismatics, Steve Hill, A.H. Baldwin, Christopher Webb, Dix Noonan Webb, Stephen Lockett, London Coins, David Miller, David Miller Ltd. Each coin convention in London brings together dealers specializing in different collectibles areas. Hear from some of the coin traders at the show as they discuss the strength of […]

Steve Hill, Director Interviewer: David Lisot Steve talks about the recent sale of the Prospero Collection of ancient coins that brought record prices for many coins. He also discusses the upcoming auction of the Bentley Collection that includes 1,240 gold British sovereigns. He addresses the question of provenance of coins and how important it is […]

Duane Douglas, El Mundo de la Moneda, Mexico Interviewer: David Lisot The market for Mexican and Latin American coins is a thriving area in numismatics. More people are appreciating this area of the coin hobby as a place for collecting historical items and possible investment. Duane Douglas has a coin shop in Mexico City and […]

Michael Brandow, Sales Director Interviewer: David Lisot The introduction of third party grading allows many coins to trade as sight unseen commodities. One of the oldest electronic trading exchanges is Certified Coin Exchange, known as CCE. This company is a division of Collectors Universe that owns PCGS and other grading companies. Michael Brandow of the […]

Tyler and Ryan Warren, Young Numismatists Interviewer: David Lisot Coin collectors can be almost any age. The fact is there are not that many young people getting into the hobby. The Long Beach Expo gives special attention to developing kid collectors. Meet two brothers who have gotten the collecting bug as they explain why they […]

David Hall, PCGS Founder Interviewer: David Lisot. PCGS is a part of a multimillion dollar corporation with business dealings around the world. Yet PCGS founder David Hall recognizes the need to create new collectors to keep the numismatic industry strong. So PCGS holds grading contests at conventions around the country to encourage people to learn […]

David Hall, PCGS Founder, Interviewer: David Lisot. PCGS is the largest coin grading company in the world with offices in California, Paris and now Hong Kong. PCGS is also a division of Collectors Universe that owns the Long Beach Coin Expo. Hear PCGS co-founder David Hall ,in an CoinWeek exclusive interview, share some of his […]

Interviewer: David Lisot Joel Rettew is one of the longtime players and personalities in numismatics. He has traded with some of the most well known collectors and has half a decade in the market. Hear and see Joel as he shares his perspective on the market and tells a few stories from the past. TRT: […]

CEO/Co-Chairman Heritage Auctions, Steve Ivy Interviewer: David Lisot Steve Ivy runs the largest coin auction company in the world. In this exclusive CoinWeek interview he shares about holding auctions in Long Beach, his perspective of the role of auction in the numismatic market, the success of other auction categories, the long term goals for his […]

Ron Gillio, Convention Chairman The Long Beach Expo is held three times a year and is a gathering place for most of the major dealers in numismatics. Show Chairman Ron Gillio not only runs the show but also helps keep dealers informed about news and information regarding dealers and their coin comrades. Hear Ron as […]

Ronald J. Gillio, Convention Chairman Interviewer: David Lisot The Long Beach Expo has been taking place since 1964. Ron Gillio has been as the power behind the scenes for many years and talks about why both dealers and the public continue to come to the convention. You will learn that there is more to the […]

Heritage Auctions – January 4, 2012 Auctioneer : Sam Foose Early American copper specialist Denis Loring assembled a collection of large cents that included many varieties including the early dates. In this auction sale, conducted by Heritage Galleries at a Platinum Night in Orlando, Florida, Denis’ 1793 varieties are offered for public bidding.Watch the entire […]

Randy Campbell, Emcee Randy Campbell has been the host and master of ceremonies for the NSDR Awards Banquet for many years. As the banquet begins Randy gives a review of what has happened in the hobby during the past year and what may be coming in the next. Learn about the issues and concerns of […]

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